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The A14X Bionic will likely debut in fifth-generation iPad Pros. (Image source: TechNave)

Early insight suggests that the A14X Bionic will be a powerhouse, but comparing it to the Intel Core i9-9880H is wide of the mark

Early insights into the expected performance of the A14X Bionic suggest that it will be a true upgrade over the A12X Bionic, unlike the A12Z Bionic that graces the latest iPad Pro range. Comparing an ARM chip that is unlikely to m...

Alex Alderson, 18 Aug 2020 14:59

The new Chargeasap Omega. (Source: Kickstarter)

Chargeasap's new up-to-200W USB type C power brick garners over US$450,000 on Kickstarter

Chargeasap, the maker of the Indiegogo hit the Flash power bank, is back on crowdfunding with another potentially groundbreaking power accessory. This Omega wall-wart has 2 versions: one that rated to charge at up to 100 watts (W)...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Aug 2020 19:02

Fortnite maker Epic is now embroiled in a legal battle with Apple. (Image: Epic Games)

Update | Apple and Google ban Fortnite from their app stores, Epic responds with Apple lawsuit

In what is set to be a titanic court battle, Epic Games massive hit game Fortnite has been banned from both the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. Both tech giants argue that Epic has violated their respective store polici...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 14 Aug 2020 04:27

Apple will apparently release the next Magic Keyboard in March 2021. (Image source: Em Gan - Unsplash)

Apple may release the second-generation Magic Keyboard in March 2021 with compatibility for the fourth-generation iPad Air

Rumour has it that Apple has a second-generation Magic Keyboard in development. The keyboard accessory will apparently be compatible with the iPad Pro and the rumoured fourth-generation iPad Air. The new keyboard is scheduled to a...

Alex Alderson, 12 Aug 2020 13:43

Hackers could conceivably leverage the Secure Enclave exploit to steal personal data and biometric info from iOS users (Image source: Panda Security)

Alarming “Unpatchable” exploit in Apple’s Secure Enclave could put the data of millions of users at risk, per Chinese hackers

According to Pangu Team, a Chinese hacker group, an “unpatchable” exploit has been uncovered for Apple’s Secure Enclave, the co-processor that stores keys for Face ID, Touch ID, and passwords. This potentially puts the personal da...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 03 Aug 2020 08:51

Apple will be releasing a lot of new hardware between August and October. (Image source: Apple)

AirPods Studio, ARM MacBook and MacBook Pro 13, new iPad Pro, iPhone 12 series and HomePod refresh are all arriving between August and October

Apple is planning the mother of all hardware releases between August and October. The AirPods Studio, the iPhone 12 series and a HomePod refresh are all due, as are Apple's first ARM-powered laptops. The ARM MacBook and MacBook Pr...

Alex Alderson, 27 Jul 2020 00:36

With vein mapping ruling out masks, decapitation appears to be the only remaining option available to persistent Face ID hackers (Image source: Apple)

Vein ID? Creepy Apple patent indicates that new versions of Face ID might map iPhone and iPad users’ facial veins to fool masked hackers

A disturbing Apple patent indicates that upcoming versions of the Face ID biometric technology could generate a map of the veins in a user’s face. While Face ID already has a one in a million false-positive rate, vein mapping coul...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 23 Jul 2020 13:19

Zoom is now the most popular iOS app to download worldwide. (Source: Zoom)

Zoom destroys TikTok's record for downloads from the App Store in 2020

TikTok posted an impressive 67 million official downloads onto iOS devices in the US in the first quarter of 2020 (1Q2020). However, in 2Q2020, this stat has been eclipsed by one of approximately 94 million by the collaboration ap...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jul 2020 19:23

The color scanner detailed in the new patent. Image via US Patent & Trademark Office

Future Apple Pencil may allow users to copy colors from real-world objects thanks to new patent

A new patent filed by Apple details a stylus, likely an Apple Pencil, that contains an embedded color sensor. Located in either the back end or tip of the Pencil, the color sensor would be able to scan and copy the color from real...

Sam Medley, 19 Jul 2020 23:40

TSMC says 5nm will deliver significant performance and efficiency gains. (Image: TSMC)

TSMC outlines 5nm chip gains in line for Apple's A14, Snapdragon 875 in conference call

TSMC has outlined its fabrication plans for its 5nm fabrication process and what that means for investors in its latest conference call. It is buoyant about what its 5nm node will mean for next generation mobile chips and says chi...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 16 Jul 2020 11:40

iOS 14 reimagines the home screen (Image source: Apple)

iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 public betas just launched: how to update your iPhone 11 or iPad Pro

Apple recently launched the iOS 14 open beta program. iPhone and iPad users enrolled in the beta program can easily get hold of the first public beta build. iOS 14 features a number or improvements including a redesigned home scre...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 09 Jul 2020 22:55

A future iPhone may run full macOS and adapt according to the screen. (Image Source: Apple)

Rumor | Apple rumored to be working on an iPhone running macOS and is apparently, very excited

Apple could be working on an iPhone prototype running a full-fledged macOS, according to insider information cited by Mauri QHD. While there is no way to confirm this, such a possibility is not a distant dream given that Apple has...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 28 Jun 2020 16:42

Apple will transition its entire Mac lineup to Apple custom-silicon in the coming years. (Image Source: Apple)

WWDC 2020 | Apple confirms historic transition of entire Mac lineup from Intel to ARM; developers now have access to an A12Z Bionic-powered Mac Mini DTK for US$500

Apple has announced that it will transition its entire Mac lineup to ARM-based custom silicon over the next two years. Support for Apple silicon is now available in macOS Big Sur and developers can get started right away on a Deve...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 22 Jun 2020 21:45

The alleged iPhone 12 molds show the different-sized variants. (Image source: @Jin_Store)

Supposed Apple iPhone 12 molds and renders show different-sized smartphones with stylish iPad Pro design language but big notches

Images of alleged molds and renders of the Apple iPhone 12 series have been leaked online. There are several different-sized molds on show in the pictures, which seem to fit rumors of the iPhone 12 sporting a similar design langua...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 Jun 2020 05:04

Renders of the upcoming Galaxy Tab S7. (Source: OnLeaks)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ expected to match the iPad Pro in one aspect

Apple's iPad Pro is the quintessential tablet series, and Samsung's Galaxy Tab has always lagged slightly behind. Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ in the near future, and the phones have now been touted to o...

Ricci Rox, 14 Jun 2020 17:33

Apple's WWDC 2020 schedule has been outlined. (Source: Apple)

Apple announces its virtual WWDC itinerary

Apple has released further details on the schedule of its upcoming WWDC 2020 event. All of its presentations will be streamed this year, although the e-conference will also debut the "all-new" Developer's Forum and some one-on-one...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jun 2020 18:58

A 5G iPad Pro could still well arrive this year, but without a mini-LED display. (Image source: Rahul Chakraborty)

Rumour | 5G Apple iPad Pros with A14X Bionic and mini-LED displays to arrive 1H21

Rumour has it that Apple will announce an iPad Pro refresh in 1H21. Sporting A14X Bionic SoCs, Snapdragon X55 5G modems and mini-LED displays, the next iPad Pro series is still expected to come in 11-inch and 12.9-inch variants.

Alex Alderson, 04 Jun 2020 18:22

A render of what the new iPad Air could look like. (Image: via Svetapple.sk)

iPad Air fourth-gen to get display increase to 11-inches, Apple A13 Bionic SoC

A fresh rumor regarding the anticipated 2020 iPad Air fourth-generation model suggest that Apple will indeed go ahead with increasing the display size of the device from 10.5-inches to 11-inches. This gels with a previous rumor al...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 03 Jun 2020 12:37

Business-grade phishing poses business-grade risks. (Source: Pixabay)

The rate of mobile phishing aimed at businesses grew by 37% by the end of March 2020

The security group Lookout has released the results of its latest study of fraud that targets phones or tablets owned by enterprises. It found that the number of such incidents grew by 37.1% between the last quarter of 2019 and th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Jun 2020 17:01

iPad Pro 10.5 owners complain of constant reboots after applying recent iPad OS updates.

Apple iPad Pro 10.5 owners complain of constant reboots after updating to iPad OS 13.4 and above; squeezing near the battery could be a temporary workaround

Several iPad Pro 10.5 owners have voiced concerns on the Apple Community forums that their device is stuck in a constant boot loop every 180 seconds after performing an iPad OS update to 13.4 or above. The issue, which does not se...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 30 May 2020 13:26

The FastConnect 6900 and 6700 are new Qualcomm wireless modules. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm's latest connectivity modules step up to Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2

Qualcomm has announced the FastConnect 6900 and 6700, 2 new connectivity solutions that may upgrade some future phones to Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi 6E. The latter is a variation on the latest wireless data standard that adds the 6GH...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 May 2020 20:11

Towers of Everland plays well in both landscape and portrait modes

Towers of Everland out on Apple Arcade: first-person dungeon crawler offers a premium alternative to The Elder Scrolls: Blades

Towers of Everland just landed on Apple Arcade. The first-person dungeon crawler offers a more light-hearted experience than The Elder Scrolls: Blades and Legends of Grimrock, without sacrificing content quality. However, poor per...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 23 May 2020 16:59

The UGREEN 65W GaN charger is available on flash sale for a 50 percent discount (Image source: UGREEN)

Deal | UGREEN's 65W GaN charger is 50 percent off on Indiegogo: This US$37 4-port device can fast charge an iPhone 11 Pro, iPad Pro 2020, and MacBook Air at the same time

UGREEN's All in One 65W GaN charger is selling at a 50 percent discount on Indiegogo. The limited time sale makes the charger price competitive with Apple's 18W, while enabling users to fast charge 4 devices simultaneously.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 23 May 2020 09:44

iPhone 11 jailbreak update: Get ready for unc0ver 5.0.0: semi-untethered iOS jailbreak with Windows support, compatible with all iOS 13.5 iPhones and iPads

@unc0verTeam recently announced that a working, universal iOS 13.5 jailbreak will be arriving soon. The jailbreak is compatible with Windows, meaning iPhone and iPad users won't need to use a Mac to jailbreak their devices, as wit...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 21 May 2020 08:42

iOS 13.5 includes user-friendly tweaks to make life during COVID just a bit easier (Image source: Apple)

Apple's COVID-19 iOS update: iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5 deliver easier FaceID with masks on, COVID-19 exposure notifications API, and tweaks to FaceTime group calls

Apple's latest iOS 13.5 update includes tweaks to FaceID and FaceTime group chat that aim to improve user experience due to COVID-specific issues. The FaceID mask tweak makes it easier for users to unlock their iPhones and iPads w...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 21 May 2020 08:15

Apple relies on an army of magnets to securely attach the iPad Pro to the Magic Keyboard. (Image source: iFixit)

Apple's Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro impresses in X-ray images

Apple's first keyboard case with trackpad for the iPad Pro is just as expensive as it is heavy. A new X-ray image has shown why it is the latter, and partly explains the former too. Featuring a design more complicated than that of...

Alex Alderson, 14 May 2020 18:58

The next version of the iPad Air may implement an in-display Touch ID fingerprint reader. (Image via Svetapple.sk)

New iPad Air 2020 renders showcase in-display Touch ID and razor-thin bezels

New renders of the next iteration of Apple's iPad Air may bring a massive change to the tablet's design language. According to leaks obtained by Svetapple, the next iPad Air will feature minuscule bezels with an in-display Touch I...

Sam Medley, 14 May 2020 18:36

Ken Kocienda says there was nothing inevitable about the iPhone. (Source: Apple)

Apple legend Ken Kocienda says there was nothing inevitable about the iPhone

Was a smartphone like the iPhone inevitable? Ken Kocienda, one of its designers doesn’t believe so. Rather, Kocienda argues in a tweet over the weekend that it was “an act of creativity” and that, as such, “It wasn’t inevitable”....

Sanjiv Sathiah, 11 May 2020 12:53

A13 devices should finally enable full-speed Wii and GameCube emulation on DolphiniOS (Image source: Dolphin)

Super Mario Galaxy and Super Smash Bros in your pocket? DolphiniOS 2.20 enables iPhone 11 and iPhone SE support: 60 FPS gameplay on A13 devices with Xbox One and PS4 controller support

The developers of DolphiniOS recently announced the launch of version 2.20 of the Nintendo Wii and GameCube emulator. The latest update enables support for A13 devices, allowing iPhone 11 series users to take advantage of their po...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 10 May 2020 13:06

Apple is preparing for a two-pronged post COVID-19 retail strategy. (Source: Apple)

Apple launches online shopping hub with access to Genius support, trade-ins, lessons

Apple seems to be adapting to the realities of a post-COVID-19 world where fewer people might venture into Apple Stores, even as some start to re-open globally. The company has just launched a new online hub that pulls together al...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 10 May 2020 07:03

Apple's second-quarter financial report for 2020 shows its product sales are down

Apple has published a consolidated report of its financial performance in the second quarter of 2020 (2Q2020). It shows an overall increase in revenue of about 1% compared to the same quarter of 2019; however, when these figures a...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 May 2020 18:09

The HyperDrive Gen2 options with an iPhone 11 Pro Max for scale. (Source: HYPER)

The HyperDrive Gen2 has now achieved over 1000% of its Indiegogo goal

HYPER's 2nd-generation USB type C hub for laptops such as MacBooks has been launched via crowd-funding platforms. The resulting Indiegogo campaign has now attracted over US$1 million in backing, whereas the company had originally ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Apr 2020 22:32

The exploit is introduced via a seemingly harmless blank email. (Image Source: zecOps)

Apple's iPhone and iPad devices have been plagued by serious vulnerabilities since 2018, security analyst reports

The vulnerability allows attackers to gain control of all the data stored within the mails received via the Mail app on iOS devices. Apple has recently become aware of the security problem, but the vulnerability may have been expl...

Bogdan Solca, 23 Apr 2020 13:48

Even the MacBook Air is lighter than the 12.9-inch iPad Pro with a Magic Keyboard attached. (Image source: Apple)

The new Magic Keyboard for the Apple iPad Pro is a real heavyweight

The Magic Keyboard with an integrated trackpad looks elegant and lightweight. However, it turns out that there is a good reason why Apple has kept the weight of the case a secret so far; it is damn heavy. So heavy is the Magic Key...

Alex Alderson, 22 Apr 2020 19:56

Is this one of the next iPhones? (Source: SvetApple)

The latest iPhone 12 Pro renders are in, and they look like a tiny iPad Pro 2020

The tech-oracle blog SvetApple is back, this time with renders for the Pro variant of the upcoming iPhone 12 series. It incorporates its latest leaks to generate images that really do resemble the latest iPad in miniature. This is...

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Apr 2020 19:25

The Redmi Pad 5G is touted to sport four speakers. (Source: Tech in Deep)

Redmi Pad 5G: New Xiaomi tablet billed to launch on April 27, Snapdragon 765G in tow

Xiaomi's last tablet was the Mi Pad 4 that was released back in 2018. That has left fans of the series in the lurch, making Samsung's Galaxy Tab and Huawei's MediaPad lines the only viable Android alternatives. Things may be about...

Ricci Rox, 21 Apr 2020 22:39

The new Aukey Omnia 100W. (Source: Aukey)

Aukey releases its latest 100W USB type C charger

Aukey has announced that its new 100 watt (W) charger with a USB type C port is now available to pre-order. This Omnia 100W is based on gallium nitride (GaN) technology, which leaves it with a depth of 32 millimeters. This, accord...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Apr 2020 18:00

Apple's Xcode developer software is embedded in iPadOS 14 builds according to Jon Prosser. (Source: Apple)

Xcode said to baked into iPadOS 14, big implications for developers and pro-class apps for iPad

The leaks just keep coming from Jon Prosser at the moment and this new one is a big one, particularly if you’re a developer. However, it also has possibilities for the introduction of pro apps on the iPad which will only serve to ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 21 Apr 2020 13:51

The upcoming iPad Air is set to feature mini-LED technology (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Tipster unveils trove of upcoming Apple products: new mini-LED iPad Air with in-display fingerprint in the offing

A tipster unveiled a large number of purported devices and technology that Apple's set to reveal in 2021. This includes a 12-in ARM MacBook, further confirmation about Apple Tags, and evidence that the 2021 iPad Air might feature ...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 20 Apr 2020 12:33

Could the new AirPods tipped by Prosser be an AirPods Pro 'Lite'? (Source: Apple)

New AirPods ready to go, could join new MacBook Pro for May launch

Apple is keen to build on the sales momentum of its AirPods line. According to the latest in a string of Apple-related leaks from Jon Prosser, a new model is inbound and set to join the line up as soon as May when the next round o...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 20 Apr 2020 12:04

A concept of what a 16-inch "iPad Pro Max" could look like (Image source: conceptstation_design & Tailosive Tech)

Apple should take a look at this iPad Pro Max concept

Imagined as a 16-inch iPad Pro, the iPad Pro Max concept is a joy to behold. Featuring more ports and a reimagined Magic Keyboard, the concept takes the idea of an iPad Pro being a laptop replacement and runs with it.

Alex Alderson, 17 Apr 2020 19:57

A new iPad Pro may still be released before the end of the year. (Image source: Apple)

Rumour | Apple delays 5G, A14X Bionic and mini-LED iPad Pro refresh until early 2021

Rumour has it that Apple has hit a snag with the development of its mini-LED iPad Pro refresh. Apparently now launching in early 2021, the fifth-generation iPad Pro series was originally slated for a Q3 2020 release instead. Confu...

Alex Alderson, 17 Apr 2020 14:45

This is our best look yet at what the iPhone 12 Pro Max will look like. (Source: @EverythingApplePro)

Near final iPhone 12 Pro Max render based on official CAD leak

EverythingApplePro and XDA’s Max Weinbach claim to have exclusively revealed the final iPhone 12 Pro Max design. It certainly looks authentic and aligns with recent rumors about its overall look. The biggest highlight from the app...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 17 Apr 2020 11:37

Pokémon GO Raid Battles have been overhauled. (Source: Niantic)

Niantic announces a new Remote Raid Battle mode for Pokemon GO

Normally, part of the object of a Raid Battle in Pokemon GO is that the player physically visits a Gym in order to take part in such an event. However, for those still under lockdown as a result of Covid-19, this is obviously impo...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Apr 2020 23:17

The new Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro is up for order. (Source: Apple)

Apple's crazy expensive Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro is now up for order

Apple’s most expensive iPad Pro accessory yet is now available to purchase. The new Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro features a number of upgrades over its predecessor, but Apple is making you pay dearly for them.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 16 Apr 2020 09:24

The Apple A12X and the A12Z are exactly the same chip but the Z gets all eight GPU cores enabled. (Source: Apple)

TechInsights confirms our analysis that the A12Z in the new iPad Pro is just an A12X with an extra GPU core enabled

As we reported exclusively, the iPad Pro (2020) is fitted with a rebinned A12X chip that it has simply renamed the A12Z. The confirmation comes after TechInsights carried out an x-ray of the A12Z highlighting it has exactly the sa...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 15 Apr 2020 06:34

Apple's 2020 iPhone 12 might have flat edges like the iPhone 4S (Image source: Walmart)

The iPhone 12 will sport an all new flat design in 2020, inspired by the iPad: 4 new 5G models and Apple Tags also in the offing

Bloomberg sources indicate that 2020 iPhone models will feature a new design, with sharp corners and flat edges that hearken back to the iPhone 4S. The Bloomberg report also confirms a number of other 2020 Apple rumors about, abou...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 13 Apr 2020 12:23

You can now sideload unverified apps on iOS without Jailbreak or revokes

The latest update to the AltStore/AltServer iOS app allows users to sideload their own IPA files without the need for Jailbreak or the worries of possible revokes. AltStore uses a method that exploits the app developer license sys...

Sam Medley, 12 Apr 2020 03:58